The Portland daily press., 1887-11-28
BEACH DEFEATS HANLAN.
The Australian Retains the Cnam-
pIonshIp OF the World,
But His Canadian Competitor Gives
Him a Hard Struggle.
Thousands OF Spectators on the
Banks OF the Nepan River.

SYDNEY, N. s. w., Nov. 26.-The race for
the championship Of the world, which took
place on the Nepan river today between
Beach and Hanlan was an exciting one. The
start was set between the hours Of and 4
o'clock. and shortly before the last-named
hour the competitors launched their craft
for the allimportant struggle amid the most
intense excitement. On backing down to
their station the rivals were eagerly criti-
cized, and the unanimous verdict was that
they were trained TO the hour. neither hav-
ing anything to complain Of In the matter Of
condition. On once taking up their position
no time was wasted, and on both getting
well forward the race commenced on the
most even terms at the first attempt, splen-
did mutual start being effected. For the
first few strokes the pair rowed scull for
scull. and there was nothing In IL for the
opening 100 yards OF so. Thence, however,
Beach, who was using a much higher seat
than he has ever adopted previously, throw
gan to forge slowly ahead. the excitement
along the banks being tremendous, when It
was seen the champion was gaining han-
Ian, however. was moving In magnificent
style, and straining every sinew. 1t was
soon apparent that the race would not be
won without severe struggle. The nrst
mile was rowed at q terrific pace, the
Canadian squirting again and again In the
endeavor to cut his gigantic opponent down,
and at Cows creek. little beyond the mile,
the boats were scarcely clear. Beach, now
ever, was fully equal TO the occasion, and,
utilizing his enormous strength 10 advan-
tage, kept his opponent fully engaged, and
never allowed him the least opportunity OF
securing blow. The excitement increased
as the race went on. and although Beach
was we'll ahead, the result was by means
sure. Passing the second mile post, Hanlan
set his teeth, rowing in fashion which
commanded the admiration Of every one
present along Emu Plains. The ex-cham-
pion quickened, Beach at that time showing
the way by about two lengths, but the leader
freely responded and managed to retain his
hard-earned advantage,and eventually, after
a desperate finish, Beach passed the post,
the winner Of splendidly and pluckily-
pulled race, by couple Of lengths. In ION.
553s. The winner was accorded an immense
reception at the finish. as was Hanlan, who
never rOwed better race throughout the
whole of his career. There was little specu-
lation, but the fair starting price may be
quoted as TO on Beach. The competitors
and their friends we've entertained at the
Sydney town hall in the evening.
Disappointment at Toronto:
TORONTO, Ont, Nov. 26.-Much disap-
pointment is felt here over Hanlan's defeat
by Beach. A large number of Hanlan's
admirers who believed in his invincibility
lad money on him, but their confidence Is
now rudely dispelled.
Teemers Opinion of the Race.
BosToN, Mass. Feb. 26.-John Teemer
speaking Of the races, tonight, said: Il am
satisfied now more than ever that there Is a
chance Of defeating Beach, as anybody who
has seen him row win acknowledge that II
that were possible thing he would beat
Hanlan as much as he could. Beach has no
friendship for Ned, as was proved when
they met in England last season, and outside
Of their personal quarrel Beach has got
weakness. much the same as Hanlan, to
show his opponent up by running away
from him il il were possible. The closeneSs
Of the race surprises me, and taking into
consideration the ocean voyage and the short
time Ned has had TO get acciimated, think
he has made a wonderful performance, and
might possibly have won had the race been
in England"
Mckay has challenged Wallace Ross to
row next spring.